A man dressed in a hat and a jacket, looks through a telescope with trees in the background.

Crystal Coast Star Party 2026: Public Stargazing

Cape Lookout National Seashore

Special Event
  • Apr 17, 2026 at 8:30 PM
  • Free
Join us as the Crystal Coast Stargazers club lend their expertise and their telescopes for a night of star gazing and planet viewing. Dress for the weather and bring mosquito repellent (in case). Flashlights should have a red lens to protect your night vision.Have a telescope? Bring it along and join us. Bring your own folding chair or a beach blanket/towel to use on the grass.This event is kid-friendly, but we kindly request no pets.
 
Stargazing is weather dependent.  Please monitor the weather and/or call the Harkers Island Visitor Center (252-728-2250) before 5:00 P.M. (EDT) to confirm event status. 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Behind the Harkers Island Visitor Center

Latitude and Longitude 34.685654, -76.526238

Schedule

Date:

Apr 17, 2026

Time:

8:30 PM

Duration:

2 hours and 30 minutes

Contact Information

BG Horvat
252-503-8079
Contact Us

Event Type

  • Campfire/Evening Program
  • Partner Program
Tags: astronomy, night sky, stargazing, nasa